Thomas Fire Rages on, Threatening 15K Structures

The fire, fanned by a high-pressure ridge that blocked any rain activity from reaching the West Coast of California, continued to burn on the north and east side of Highway 150 and west side of Highway 30.

Along the southern front, crews were mopping up the fire and were planning on canceling evacuations for Ventura Thursday evening.

After declaring states of for fires in Southern California, Gov. Jerry Brown planned to survey damage, meet with residents impacted by the fires and join state, local and federal officials at the command post in Ventura County Saturday.

He requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration for federal assistance for the fires burning in Southern California, following emergency proclamations issued this week for San Diego, Los Angeles and Ventura counties.